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Equality Texas is a statewide political advocacy organization in Texas that advocates for
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, gay,
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, and transgender ( LGBT) rights, including same-sex marriage.


History

Equality Texas was founded in 1989 as a
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nonprofit corporation. Equality Texas Foundation was founded in 1990 as a
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nonprofit corporation.


Structure

Equality Texas comprises Equality Texas Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation engaged in research and public education on LGBT issues, and Equality Texas, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation engaged in statewide political LGBT advocacy.


Programs

Equality Texas programs currently active include: ;The Equality Poll :Public polling on state of LGBT issues in Texas. ;Safe Schools Initiative :A public policy campaign advocating for changes in the Texas Education Code dealing with bullying and harassment. ;Equality Project :A public education program on LGBT policy issues and their effect on Texas citizens. ;Why Marriage Matters Texas :A program with
Freedom to Marry Freedom to Marry was the national bipartisan organization dedicated to winning marriage for same-sex couples in the United States. Freedom to Marry was founded in New York City in 2003 by Evan Wolfson. Wolfson served as president of the organiz ...
working to legalize same-sex marriage in Texas. The program was launched in early 2014. ;Pride in Faith :A public forum for open discussion about the intersection of faith and sexual identity. ;Equality Is Good For Business :Public education campaign on major employers in Texas that have adopted LGBT-inclusive non-discrimination policies.


See also

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LGBT rights in Texas Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Texas have some protections in state law but may face legal and social challenges not faced by others. Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalized in the state in 2003 by the ''Lawrence v. ...
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Recognition of same-sex unions in Texas The U.S. state of Texas issues marriage licenses to same-sex couples and recognizes those marriages when performed out-of-state. On June 26, 2015, the United States legalized same-sex marriage nationwide due to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in ...
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List of LGBT rights organizations This is a list of LGBT rights organizations around the world. For social and support groups or organizations affiliated with mainstream religious organizations, please see ''List of LGBT-related organizations and conferences''. For organizations ...


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* {{LGBT in Texas LGBT law in the United States LGBT political advocacy groups in Texas Organizations established in 1989 Organizations established in 1990 1989 establishments in Texas 1990 establishments in Texas Charities based in Texas Equality Federation Organizations based in Austin, Texas 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations